Pre-emptive commit/reveal for quantum-safe migration (poison-pill)

Posted by Leo Wandersleb

Jun 5, 2025/15:12 UTC

The discussion revolves around a proposal that seems to align closely with Tadge Dryja's concept of a "Post-Quantum commit / reveal Fawkescoin variant as a soft fork." The key focus of this proposal is on providing exclusive protection for unrevealed public keys. However, there is an attempt to extend the protective measures to include bare public keys as well. This conversation highlights a nuanced approach toward enhancing security within the Bitcoin development community. It illustrates the ongoing efforts to address and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in the face of advancing quantum computing capabilities. The dialogue indicates a proactive stance in exploring and implementing strategies designed to safeguard cryptographic elements critical to the integrity and functionality of Bitcoin transactions.

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